The New York Rangers ripped a 3-1 victory from the hands of the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.
New York’s most productive contributor was 33-year-old Mika Zibanejad.
He finished the night by logging his 43rd career multi-goal game, ultimately tying a former NHL star’s record.
Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad Cracks Franchise History, Ties Andy Bathgate
As pointed out by NHL Public Relations, Zibanejad locked in his 43rd career multi-goal game last night and has now tied former Hart Memorial Trophy winner Andy Bathgate for the fifth-most in franchise history.
“Mika Zibanejad has scored twice in his 750th career game with the Rangers (289-396—685),” NHL Public Relations noted. “He now owns the most goals by a player through the milestone contest with the franchise, besting Jean Ratelle (288-403—691).”
After the game, Zibanejad spoke with the media about his shots, including one that looked like a pass attempt.
Per Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic, he stated, “I tried to bank it off of him, because I felt like he came out. He left the post, I guess. I just try to put it in there, hoping that he backs into it. And luckily, it worked this time.”
Looking at Zibanejad’s Journey Through the NHL
The 2026-27 season marks Zibanejad’s 11th season with the Rangers, and his 16th in the National Hockey League.
His professional career started with the Ottawa Senators after they selected him with the No. 6 pick in the first round of the 2011 NHL draft.
But after five years as a Senator, he was shipped out to New York with a second-round draft pick in 2018 (Jonatan Berggren).
In return, Ottawa received Derick Brassard and a seventh-round draft pick in 2018 (Luke Loheit).
New York Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad Cracks Franchise History vs. Flames